Public Policy Research Workshttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/16192019-01-21T18:20:21Z2019-01-21T18:20:21ZClimate variability, rice production and groundwater depletion in IndiaBhargava, Alokhttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/207002018-06-29T17:01:15Z2018-02-27T00:00:00ZClimate variability, rice production and groundwater depletion in India
Bhargava, Alok
This paper modeled the proximate determinants of rice outputs and groundwater depths in 27 Indian states during 1980–2010. Dynamic random effects models were estimated by maximum likelihood at state and well levels. The main findings from models for rice outputs were that temperatures and rainfall levels were significant predictors, and the relationships were quadratic with respect to rainfall. Moreover, nonlinearities with respect to population changes indicated greater rice production with population increases. Second, groundwater depths were positively associated with temperatures and negatively with rainfall levels and there were nonlinear effects of population changes. Third, dynamic models for in situ groundwater depths in 11 795 wells in mainly unconfined aquifers, accounting for latitudes, longitudes and altitudes, showed steady depletion. Overall, the results indicated that population pressures on food production and environment need to be tackled via long-term healthcare, agricultural, and groundwater recharge policies in India.
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2018-02-27T00:00:00ZThe Army Seeks a World Class Logistics Modernization ProgramLucyshyn, WilliamSnider, KeithMaly, Roberthttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/70462016-03-29T04:48:15Z2004-06-01T00:00:00ZThe Army Seeks a World Class Logistics Modernization Program
Lucyshyn, William; Snider, Keith; Maly, Robert
2004-06-01T00:00:00ZPrivatization of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, IndianapolisLucyshyn, WilliamCuskey, JeffreyRoberts, Jonathanhttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/70452016-03-29T07:26:50Z2004-07-01T00:00:00ZPrivatization of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Indianapolis
Lucyshyn, William; Cuskey, Jeffrey; Roberts, Jonathan
2004-07-01T00:00:00ZEvaluation of Performance Based LogisticsGansler, JacquesLucyshyn, Williamhttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/70442016-03-29T05:31:41Z2006-08-01T00:00:00ZEvaluation of Performance Based Logistics
Gansler, Jacques; Lucyshyn, William
The National Defense Strategy of the United States of America (NDS) establishes a set of overarching defense objectives that guide DoD’s security actions and provides direction for the National Military Strategy (NMS). It was developed based on the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) process and is focused on preparing DoD to meet 21st century challenges. One of the four implementation guidelines, which it details, is “Continuous Transformation.” The purpose of continuous transformation “is to extend key advantages and reduce vulnerabilities.”
No area needs transformation more than DoD logistics. In fact, the former Army Chief of Staff, General Eric K. Shinseki has said, “You cannot have an Army transformation without a logistics transformation.” This precept can be unarguably broadened—you cannot transform the Department of Defense without transforming logistics. And, while transforming many military disciplines there are often little proven precedents, in the logistics world, many of the necessary tools and concepts have been proven in the commercial world.
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